Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Ethiopia
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 5.8:1 Djibouti's 17.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Djibouti | Ethiopia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Ethiopian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 99 | 🇪🇹 5.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 34 | 🇪🇹 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 34.3 % | 🇪🇹 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 16 | 🇪🇹 2.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | Ex-USSR · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 31 | 🇪🇹 3.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 14 | 🇪🇹 2.0× |
| Trainers | 0 | 20 | 🇪🇹 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 82 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Djibouti's 7.
How do the Djibouti and Ethiopia air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 7).